Bonnie Bridge’s Broccoli Cheese Soup

Sauté until soft:
1½ T. butter
¼ C. celery, chopped
¼ C. onion, chopped
Add:
2 C. broccoli, chopped
1 ¼ C. water
2 t. chicken soup base
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
Combine:
1/3 C. flour
1 ½ C. milk
pepper to taste
Stir into veggie mixture.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it boils and thickens.
Add and stir in:
1 C. cheese whiz